Hi I'm looking at purchasing a 2001 outback LS and was wondering how the wake is for wakeboarding. I don't really want to deal with ballast bags a such so i hope its decent enough for wakeboarding:). Thanks

DOCDRS

01-25-2011, 12:15 AM

Had a 99 outback ls with ballast tanks and it was ok for wakeboarding. No where near a vdrive. It was awesome for skiing and good for barefooting. I think if your intermediate wakeboarder you will be disappointed unless you add more than stock ballast. jmo

bivens8314

01-25-2011, 12:17 AM

did the hull change around that year though? I remember reading something about that but i'm not 100% sure.

kaneboats

01-25-2011, 03:17 AM

There was a moderate hull change right around then depending on model but for wakeboarding he would want some ballast in any of them.

bivens8314

01-25-2011, 07:13 PM

Also, does anyone know how the gas consumption is on a 350 indmar vs say a 190 hp 4.3 L engine?

DOCDRS

01-25-2011, 07:43 PM

Also, does anyone know how the gas consumption is on a 350 indmar vs say a 190 hp 4.3 L engine?

LOL...a whole lot more.....depends if its carb, tbi, or mpfi. A carbed 350 will consume about 8 gal/hr at wot. less for efi. What is the 4.3 in and how much is that boat weight??